SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations using the elimination/addition method and state the appropriate solution. x+(1/3)y=(5/12) Fractioms 8x + 3y = 4

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Question 1156223: Solve the system of equations using the elimination/addition method and state the appropriate solution.
x+(1/3)y=(5/12) Fractioms

8x + 3y = 4
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x+(1/3)y=(5/12) Fractioms

8x + 3y = 4
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9%28x%2B%281%2F3%29y%29=9%285%2F12%29
9x%2B3y=15%2F4


Now system is eqivalently system%289x%2B3y=15%2F4%2C8x%2B3y=4%29.
Subtract E2 from E1....